something fowl is afoot

Black and white ears shifted as he listened intently to the girl's addition to the story. Lizards didn't taste good, it was true. Snake wasn't bad though. Maki thumped about in an exaggerated manner and Chimera chuckled, flashing wicked teeth as he did so. Then it was his turn for the next part of the story. "Hmm," he hummed thoughtfully. "The monster liked eating lizard and thought that he had brought the princess something that was good to eat. However, hearing that she didn't like lizard, the monster became very sad and even shed a tear. The monster then asked the sweet princess what she would prefer to eat. He would get her anything that her heart desired." Chimera nodded to Maki. "And then..."

The brute was thoroughly enjoying their little storytime. For as much of a bastard as he was and as many lives as he had taken, Chimera really was just a big softy for puppies.

"Speech"